The Original Salty Dogs

(Sponsored by AEP)

In the earliest days of jazz, Indiana was the place where the great bands played, recorded and set down their musical roots. The Salty Dogs Jazz Band was born from that tradition and they continue today as living testament that great, hot jazz will live forever. More ...

The U.S. Army Blues Jazz Ensemble

The U.S. Army Blues celebrated its 35th Anniversary in 2007. After beginning informally in 1970, The Army Blues became an official part of the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in

1972. Over the years it has evolved into the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S.Army. More ...

Mighty Aphrodite Jazz Band

(Sponsored by Coachmen Industries)

Keller/Kocher Quartet

(Sponsored by Martin's Super Markets)

The Keller/Kocher Quartet is a band of southeast Michigan's finest and most popular jazz musicians. This awesome foursome has played together for over 20 years. Their many hours spent together on stage is reflected in their presentation, their arrangements and telepathic, spontaneous improvisation. String bassist Paul Keller, vibraphonist Cary Kocher, drummer Pete Siers and pianist Phil Kelly are simpatico, each listening to the others and reacting in often subtle, always musical and creative ways. More...

With an enthusiastic presentation that virtually commands the listeners' eyes and ears, an experience with electric violinist Cathy Morris is simply unforgettable. Performing on concert stages in the United States and abroad and highlighting her five CD's of original music and unique arrangements of familiar classics, Cathy is an expert at leaving lasting impressions with audiences of all ages. More ...

Yoshimi and Carolina Shout

(Sponsored by Bayer Corporation)

Yoshimi started her professional piano playing career at 21 in her hometown of Yokosuka, where a huge American naval base is located, and from where many Japanese musicians have emerged as professional jazz musicians who are often seen in the mass media today. More...

Shelly Berg Trio

(Sponsored by Barnes & Thornburg)

The LA Times calls Shelly Berg “a powerhouse jazz pianist who always swings hard.” Shelly’s latest CD, “The Will,” spent eight weeks in the Top Ten of the U.S. Jazz Radio Charts. A finalist in the 1988 Great American Jazz Piano Competition, he is the long-time pianist and arranger for trombonist Bill Watrous and musical director for vocalist Carmen Bradford. More...

Truth in Jazz
Truth in Jazz is a dynamic big band established by The Truth newspaper for community service and enrichment of the arts in Elkhart County. The band instrument segment of Elkhart’s manufacturing base provides the area with a high concentration of extremely talented musicians who feel strongly about preserving this critical piece of Elkhart’s heritage. Truth in Jazz comprises local professionals who are committed to being champions of community service and are joined together by their love of big band music. More ...